30hands Pro the excellent iOS app for project based learning, flipping a classroom, and digital storytelling.  Educators are using 30hands to integrate technology in a easy and seamless way.• New Features in Pro:— Enhanced Drawing with Editing, Adding Images to canvas, Layering Images, more! (Basic Drawing is still there, too)— Share-a-Slide to create a single slide video— Stop Motion is easier with settings and Enhanced Drawing— Storyboarding is faster and easier• New icons from Font Awesome and ION• added support for iOS 9• fixed some bugs• Pro has 2 Drawing Modes: Enhanced and Basic— Enhanced Drawing is vector based which is huge!— Add images + photos to a drawing— Edit a drawing after saving— Drawing lines are crisper— Text can be on multiple lines— Resized and stretched text can still be edited!• Pro has Share-a-Slide to create a single slide video— Share a single narrated drawing or image to parents, teachers or friends— Share-a-Slide allows for better collaboration— Add video slides from multiple students into a central presentation• Pro has easy Stop Motion settings— Stop Motion slides can be within a normal presentation• Easier Storyboarding in Starter and Pro— New + icon to add a drawing from slide preview/record screen removes extra stepsFor more information on 30hands Pro & 30hands Starter click here!!!*30hands is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

CodeQuest is a super fun iOS app that is currently free designed for teaching young students how to code in CSS or HTML.  The way this works is like most games where a user progress from level to level learning the basics of coding.  Once they complete the level they earn badges and unlock more of the game.  Best of all there is a parent section where they can signup to get emails of detailed progress reports.I highly recommend checking out CodeQuest by clicking here!!!For my Pinterest board on Programming and Coding click here.

Otus the excellent and easy to use Learning Management System for schools has a sleek new design, that allows for easier functionality, a brighter customizable color interface, and real-time analytics and third party integration (i.e. Khan Academy), and of course Otus Worksheets.Here is a list of their updated features...Cleaner Interface: A polished, streamlined functionality lets users more easily navigate existing features including polling for instant feedback, a real-time assessment center, blogging capabilities and classroom organization tools.Real-Time Analytics: A comprehensive analytics dashboard integrates a wide range of performance indicators into one place, including content from select third-party apps like Khan Academy. Teachers can link data to Common Core State Standards or integrate their own custom standards to report on. Otus tracks a variety of data like attendance, participation, student blogs, assessments and grades. In addition, teachers can also create and track meaningful behaviors like grit, leadership and staying on task through Otus ‘Recognitions’. Because Otus logs all student activity in real-time, teachers can quickly gauge their impact on student growth and provide timely, constructive feedback.Toolbox:  Otus functions as an open, interoperable educational ecosystem allowing teachers to integrate and quickly access the third party apps and content that they use everyday in their classroom. Any Otus user can access free third-party apps or content. If third-party apps and content require a subscription, the subscriber must simply link their account to Otus and they will never have to sign-in to access it again.Colorful Work Environments: Now teachers and students can choose from a variety of theme and background color options to create a more personalized, vibrant work environment.Below is a brief demo...I highly recommend checking out Otus by clicking here!!!For more information check out Otus on Technology & Learning.*Otus is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Coda is a wonderful free iOS app that students are using to create their own games and learn about programming and coding.  Coda uses a familiar visual interface where users drag-n-drop blocks of commands (code) together to create their game.  Finally, the safe online Coda community allows students to share and play other games.Coda also helps students w/ their: Problem solving - Logic- Computational Thinking- Creativity- Game Design & Game Development- Pattern Recognition- Algorithmic Thinking- Basic intro to STEAM subjectsI highly recommend checking out Coda Game by clicking here!!!

Digipuzzle is a wonderful site for finding educational games and puzzles.  Educators are using this for centers or free time for students to introduce Game Based Learning into the classroom.  Finally, Digipuzzle is a great site to find games/puzzles for different holidays.I highly recommend checking out Digipuzzle for activities of St. Patricks Day by clicking here.*Digipuzzle is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Chronicle is an amazing iPad app that helps educators harness and organize their best teaching methodologies.  This is done by "chronicling" a students' data and using it in a beneficial and meaningful way.  Chronicle is an all-in-one tool that teachers are using for classroom management, grading, assessing, and so much more.Here are some of Chronicle's features...1. Ideal for Reading and Writing Workshop conferring notes, but great for any subject2. The ability to capture multiple pics, videos, and audio recordings within a note enables teachers to easily provide rich feedback, document student growth, share student achievements, and intervene for student needs.3. The integrated grade book and traffic light system equip teachers with a means of formatively tracking unit goals, grades, report card descriptors, and more!4. Many customizable features, including the option of associating any Common Core Standards with a class, if desired.Below is a demo video...I highly recommend checking out Chronicle by clicking here!!!*Chronicle is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits

Recap is an excellent new (beta) site/app that educators are using for students to reflect on their learning through video.  The way this works is a teacher assigns a question to a student group of students, the students record their thoughts using Recap/video, and then student's results can be shared to other educators, parents, class, etc.  This is a great way for educators to assess students and differentiate instruction while helping students reflect on their own learning.  Also, students can use Recap to create digital portfolios so they can asses their own learning needs.I highly recommend checking out Recap by clicking here!!!

NameCoach the innovative site for learning students names and how to pronounce them correctly has  just released their latest update, Directory Integration Service.  Directory Integration Service allows a district/school to embed a voice recording of your students' name pronunciation directly into your existing directory listings.I highly recommend checking out NameCoach's Directory Integration page for schools by clicking here!!!*NameCoach is an advertiser of TechnologyTidbits.

Buncee is a fantastic learning tool that educators around the world are using in a variety of ways to integrate technology into the classroom.  Buncee gives a user a digital canvas to create stunning presentations, slideshows, digital stories, and more.  Teachers are using it for Project Based Learning, to introduce a subject, for announcements, digital storytelling, flip a lesson, and much much more.  Best of all, the educational portal allows educators to track and manage student accounts in a safe environment.I highly recommend checking out Buncee by clicking here!!!Use Buncee for holidays including St. Patrick's Day!!!Below is a brief tutorial on the new Buncee experience...*Buncee is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Matific is a great site for finding educational resources for Math in grades K-6th.  These resources include videos, worksheets, activities, and more w/ an educational portal that allows educators to track student progress.  Also, teachers are using this to assess students performance in Math and differentiate instruction.  There is even a free mobile (iOS/Android) app for El Ed math games.I highly recommend checking out Matific by clicking here!!!Click here for the iOS app.Click here for the Android app.For a more detailed review check out Edshelf.For my Pinterest board on Educational Resources click here.